LIC5B-Conclusion

= Long Island Creek Site 5B = = Conclusion =

Initial impressions of Long Island Creek - Site 5B were optimistic. The vegetation near the banks appeared very healthy, and the properties near the creek appeared to be well maintained. Additionally, the were large amounts of fish that were readily visible in the water, as well as animal tracks indicating that other wildlife regularly visit the area.Heavy rainfall conditions on the day prior to the first monitoring produced a stream flow that was significantly higher than the following two weeks.During the next two weeks, when little to no rain was recorded, it was observed that the stream flow and E.Coli levels found in the water were both largely reduced.Both pH and dissolved oxygen levels maintained a level of healthy consistency, according to Georgia Adopt-A-Stream standards, during the monitoring period.The trees that were selected for monitoring at Site B appeared to be fairly healthy with an average risk rating of 4.3. Only one tree was in rated above 6, with a rating of 7. The predominant defects with the selected trees were leaning and exposed roots, likely due to their location on the steep, eroded banks.The predominant land use pattern identified at Site B was single-family residential. There was also a large area that consisted of relatively open land with small patches of forest. The land uses combined to give Site B a relatively low impervious surface percentage, which likely contributed towards the stable water parameter conditions during monitoring.

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